Thirteen composite panel facilities and one corporation were recognized for their safety achievements during the Composite Panel Association's annual spring meeting held last week in Bonita Springs, FL. Aurauco received the Safety Innovation Award.

BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Business is improving, albeit slowly, for the composite panel industry. The news set the tone for the Composite Panel Association's spring annual meeting, which saw its highest attendance since 2007. More than 280 people, representing 118 woodworking firms and related organizations, converged on Bonita Springs, Florida, May 31-June 3 for the event.

Martco LLC announced plans to build an oriented strand board (OSB) facility in Corrigan, Texas. When completed, the OSB plant is expected to employ 165 people.

The Composite Panel Association has hired Jackson Morrill as its new president, effective April 13. Morrill has been serving as director for the American Chemistry Council (ACC) since 2010, where he managed the Formaldehyde Panel directing comprehensive state and federal advocacy initiatives, communications, third-party outreach and scientific studies on formaldehyde.

Uniboard is proud to announce an investment of over $53 million at its Val-d’Or particleboard and thermally fused laminate facility.

Uniboard says it will invest more than $53 million at its Val-d’Or particleboard and thermally fused laminate facility as part of its plan to increase productivity and upgrade key production areas.

A new soy-resin particleboard has been introduced by Uniboard. The panel producer debuted its Nu Green SOYA particleboard during the International Woodworking Fair, held Aug. 20-23 in Atlanta.

Plywood and panel maker Arauco will combine all its U.S. and Canadian sales and operations into one organization, effective August 1. Headquarters for Arauco North America will be in Atlanta, GA.

The Competition Bureau announced that, following a review by the Mergers Branch, Louisiana Pacific Corp. and Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. have terminated their previously announced agreement in which LP would acquire Ainsworth.